Puteaux walks

This urban walk offers a wide variety of architectural styles spanning the ages: ancient alleyways and a 16th-century church, brick and concrete architecture from the interwar period, and the tall glass-walled towers of the La Défense district.

A thoroughly urban route in the heart of the famous business district, but where you are rarely bothered by traffic. An itinerary that allows you to discover the architectural boldness and inventive diversity of the many towers that rise to over 200 metres. This walk is best done outside of working days.

This heritage trail will allow you to discover and visit the two sites that hosted Olympic and Paralympic events for the Paris 2024 Games in the Hauts-de-Seine department: Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre and the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes. Created through a collaboration between the Nanterre Tourist Office, OMEPS and the towns of Nanterre and Colombes for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this route is suitable for beginner cyclists and also allows you to enjoy the banks of the Seine. The bike ride alternates between contemporary buildings and unexpected green spaces.

A stroll through what are commonly known as the “upmarket neighbourhoods”… Far from the clichés, this urban route offers its share of quiet corners and surprises, such as the Parc de la Folie Saint-James or the short Promenade Péreire. Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings line the route before reaching the much-visited Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile and the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.

This walk from Neuilly-sur-Seine takes you along the towpaths on Île de Puteaux and then along the east bank of the Seine in a very pleasant, tree-lined setting to the Passerelle de l'Avre footbridge. The return route, which is more urban, takes you to the heights of Saint-Cloud (with beautiful views of Paris and La Défense), where you can discover the Parc du Château and the lively historic district in the centre of Suresnes before returning to Île de Puteaux via the François Coty footbridge.

An urban route where the Seine takes centre stage, along with the many houseboats moored on its quays! You cross the entire length of the Ile de la Jatte and the hike ends at the foot of the La Défense towers.

This long, moderately difficult 22 km route starts at the Suresnes Mont-Valérien station. The starting point is very close to the MUS , the Suresnes Museum of Urban and Social History, which is an ideal introduction to the urban landscapes you will encounter along the way. From Puteaux in the 1930s to Mont Valérien, the vineyards of Suresnes, the Cité-Jardins and the Tours Nuage tower blocks bordered by the André Malraux park in Nanterre, a whole chapter of 20th-century history unfolds before your eyes thanks to these exceptional reminders of the past.

An urban route with some elevation changes, crossing wooded parks and residential areas in old Nanterre. Along the way, there are numerous views of Paris and the large housing estates of the Val de Seine, a memorial at Fort du Mont Valérien, an old windmill and an old barn.

An urban hike that combines heritage and remembrance! The route, inspired by a trail designed by the municipality of Suresnes, takes us through the heart of a garden city with architecture typical of the 1930s, built in response to the social motivations of the mayor at the time, Henri Sellier. Several places of remembrance also mark this walk, including the Fort du Mont Valérien.

A short urban walk exploring narrow streets and cul-de-sacs lined with beautiful townhouses, passing through Parc des Bruyères and the Promenade Verte.

A walk through Paris exploring the Left Bank and its quartiers.

An easy hike in the northern part of the Bois de Boulogne, starting from the Porte Dauphine, which will take you to several remarkable places: the tip of the Lac Inférieur, the "diagonale des ruisseaux" (GR®1), the entrance to Bagatelle Park, Mare Saint James and finally Frank Gehry's "Vaisseau de Verre" (the Fondation Vuitton building), before returning to your starting point.

TheGR®1is a long-distance hiking trail stretching over five hundred kilometres that circles the Île-de-France region. This section is the first part of it. Thirty kilometres long, it passes through numerous parks and forests such as the Parc de Saint-Cloud, the Bois de Boulogne and the Forêt de Marly. It also passes close to some remarkable monuments and several charming spots, such as the village of Marnes-la-Coquette.

Over 500 km long and with more than 4,000 m of elevation gain, this hike is accessible to everyone if broken down into several stages. Beautiful, rural and fairly close to Paris, it is suitable for anyone who wants to try their hand at hiking. There are many points of interest along this route. History and heritage enthusiasts, as well as nature lovers, will find something to enjoy.

The start of a grand tour of Paris in several short stages, taking in the narrow streets without missing out on the monuments. Here is route No. 1 from Porte Maillot to Place Clichy. The route takes you through the capital’s ‘upmarket neighbourhoods’, the 16th arrondissement, the Arc de Triomphe (which you can visit), then the famous Parc de Monceau, an Orthodox church and, finally, Place Clichy.

The town of Levallois offers a wide variety of styles, materials and standards of living. Elegant Haussmann-style buildings stand alongside former industrial buildings and the first social housing blocks from the 1960s, with brick façades often adorned with ceramic motifs. Today, the town is home to numerous corporate headquarters and office blocks, whilst new, large modern residential developments surrounded by green spaces are springing up.

An urban route where you can admire architecture from various periods. A stone's throw from the La Défense district, in the shadow of its vertiginous towers, the Parc André Malraux and its collection garden offer a preserved setting.

An urban route from station to station with a water theme! After crossing Parc du Chemin de l'Ile with its many ponds, follow the towpath along the Seine. Two detours into Parc Lagravère complete the picture.

An urban route that is, for the most part, away from the main roads. Numerous examples of interwar architecture line the route, including the Cité-Jardin in Suresnes. The Fort du Mont Valérien adds an undeniable touch of remembrance. The end of the walk involves hopping over the railway tracks.

The Bernard Lafay promenade takes us to Boulevard Pereire, where we join Square des Batignolles and Martin Luther King Park. The return route takes us through squares, passageways and narrow streets. Along the way, we come across some interesting murals and original contemporary architecture.

The streets of Levallois-Perret are decorated with a large number of trompe-l'oeil paintings and murals. This urban trail takes you on a tour of around thirty of them, as you stroll through the city's grid-like streets and cross some of its public gardens.

An eclectic journey through Paris's 16th arrondissement. After an initially urban start, the route takes you along the Sentier Nature trail, on the embankment of the former Petite Ceinture railway line. The walk ends with a stroll through the Square des Poètes and a visit to the Serres d'Auteuil, which will delight amateur botanists.

A hike from station to station in two stages. First, we zigzag through old Asnières, passing through squares and discovering a rich heritage. Then, we walk along the paths of the Gennevilliers green corridor, which winds its way through a highly urbanised setting.

The commune of Bois-Colombes is home to many townhouses nestled in narrow streets, lanes and cul-de-sacs known as "villas" or "avenues". This urban route takes you along a number of these streets, allowing you to discover the charms of spacious housing and diverse architecture.

A short walk in the western districts of Paris. After the flower-filled Promenade Péreire, you walk along or cross a few wide avenues offering a beautiful view of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile.

Ce parcours vous amènera du Trocadero à Notre-Dame avec un retour par le Louvre et les Champs-Élysées. Vous pouvez le faire à la journée

A route that takes you to some of Paris's famous monuments on both banks of the Seine. You will pass through numerous gardens, some well-known and popular, others more secluded and offering a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle.

An urban route in two stages. First, you stroll through the narrow streets of the Auteuil neighbourhood, which was for a long time a village outside Paris, encountering a variety of architecture. Then, after crossing the Seine on the famous Pont Mirabeau, you zigzag through Parc André Citroën, where plant, mineral and aquatic worlds intermingle.

A tour of Paris following the route of the former Petite Ceinture railway line! A highly varied itinerary, reflecting the diversity of the arrondissements it passes through, which focuses on the converted sections of the old railway line, squares and gardens, and the narrow streets and passageways away from traffic.

A short hike, from station to station, in two stages. First, follow the Coulée Verte along the route of an old disused railway line, then a green walkway, both of which have been converted for pedestrians. Next, explore the streets and alleys to discover a diverse range of residential architecture.

A linear walk that takes place mainly along the banks of the Seine, with very few tarmac roads. You can stroll through two “Impressionist Parks”, the one in Rueil-Malmaison and the one in Chatou.

A route from station to station favouring green spaces (parks, forests, gardens and urban paths). After passing through the Parc de Saint-Cloud, crossing Marnes-la-Coquette and Vaucresson, the route winds through the woods and streets of La-Celle-Saint-Cloud and Louveciennes, then through the Parc de Marly before reaching L'Étang-la-Ville (Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche station / Forêt de Marly), via the forest and a few footpaths. It also allows you to reach several stations on the same line and to adjust the distance according to your fitness level, preferences and the weather.

A walk from station to station, favouring green spaces and quiet streets. After passing through Saint-Cloud Park, crossing Sèvres and Ville-d’Avray, the route runs alongside the Étangs de Ville-d’Avray before reaching Marly Park, following long stretches through woodland interspersed with more urban sections. Along the way, you’ll discover places steeped in history.

A short urban walk, taking in hillsides, the banks of the Seine and a wooded park.

A route in the city to discover the iconic architectural inventiveness of two successive artistic movements: Art Nouveau, from the late 19th to the early 20th century, and Art Deco, between the two world wars.

A walk from station to station that crosses Parc de Saint-Cloud, with its ponds and sculptures, and the Fausses Reposes State Forest. Between the two, the village-like town of Marnes-la-Coquette adds a lovely touch of heritage, and the Jardy Stud Farm offers the chance to stroll amongst vast meadows and the facilities of a major equestrian centre.

Well known to Parisians, the Bois de Boulogne offers many possibilities for walks. This one, which can be done in half a day, avoids paved paths as much as possible and offers a pleasant route along a stream, "la Serpentine", and a lake, with an easy passage under a waterfall.

A very short itinerary in a historic site that combines heritage, French gardens and extensive panoramic views of Paris and the Val de Seine.

A circular loop accessible by public transport, starting in the hills above the Seine valley and ending along the river. Explore some little-known corners of Saint-Cloud Park and meander through Brimborion Park. Several sweeping views await you.

For what will no doubt remain a long time to come, the names of Billancourt andÎleSeguin are associated with the Renault factories, which closed their doors in 1992. Boulogne-Billancourt’s industrial and working-class past is not limited to car manufacturing but also encompasses other sectors: laundries (to which we owe the fact that no railway line runs through the town), ice works, aeronautics, telecommunications equipment, cinema and the record industry… This urban walking tour, inspired by the brochure and information panels provided by the town’s Tourist Office, aims to retrace this working-class past. It also offers an opportunity to observe how the urban landscape of a town in the Petite Couronne of Paris has changed radically over the course of a few decades.

The municipality of Boulogne-Billancourt has commissioned an association to cover a wall approximately 200 metres long with murals. The main aim of this short urban walk is to admire these works of art, which may change over time. Before reaching them, you can see a few trompe-l’œil paintings indicating the direction of the city’s museums.

A short hike that starts on a little-known path along the Seine. It then runs alongside the Longchamp racecourse and the Suresnes and Longchamp ponds. After a brief stop at the Grande Cascade, it reaches Lac Supérieur and explores its southern tip. The route ends with a crossing of the Auteuil racecourse, on days when there are no horse races, of course.

The route mainly follows the Seine towpath, close to the river, and should not be attempted during periods of high water. Many houseboats are permanently moored along the route, which ends at the foot of the impressive towers of La Défense. Do not undertake this trip when the Seine is in flood.

This hike first takes us up the hill of Saint-Cloud, then through the park of the same name with its gardens, flower beds, ponds and Greco-Roman-inspired statues. We then walk through a residential area with beautiful houses. After crossing the Bois de La Celle, we walk through the "village" of La Celle Saint-Cloud to reach Bougival station.

A walk through Paris's 15th arrondissement, starting at the Beaugrenelle slab, at the foot of the tall towers of the Front de Seine. Next, we cross Parc André Citroën and stroll through the streets and numerous squares of this arrondissement. We then pay tribute to Georges Brassens, in the street where he lived and then in the large park that bears his name. The walk ends along the disused Petite Ceinture railway line.

The Parc de Boulogne, not to be confused with the Bois du même nom, offers visitors the chance to discover its English-style park and Japanese garden. After visiting the park, you can stroll through the streets of the Menus district, the historic heart of Boulogne.

A route through two wooded areas on either side of the Seine. From one large waterfall to another, from one racecourse to another, the hike alternates between paths and urban passages, flower beds and sculpted heritage, ponds and lakes.

A hike that starts on the banks of the Seine and then crosses the Parc de Saint-Cloud, passing by its main lakes. You then stroll through Marnes-la-Coquette and Ville-d'Avray at the foot of beautiful, large houses. After winding your way between the Étangs de Ville-d'Avray, you walk through the southern part of the Forêt de Fausses-Reposes. The hike ends in a residential neighbourhood of Versailles.

Although highly urbanised, western Paris offers a considerable density of green spaces and forests, which this series of hikes, from station to station or in a circular route starting from a station, invites you to (re)discover. Several forest areas are on the programme: Saint-Cloud, La Celle, Marly, Versailles, Les Tailles d'Herbelaye and Saint-Germain-en-Laye. There is also a rich heritage to discover, particularly in the parks of Saint-Cloud and Marly, in Marnes-la-Coquette, Chambourcy and Poissy.

A very brief stroll through one of the oldest and smallest cemeteries in Paris, in a relatively peaceful setting. The graves of a few notable figures and some unusual monuments await.

An accessible route in a historic site on the outskirts of the capital. This walk combines heritage, greenery and sweeping views of Paris.

From the Port de Javel, the banks of the Seine are not particularly suitable for a stroll... We therefore leave the river to cross three large parks: André Citroën, Suzanne Lenglen and Île Saint-Germain. We then rejoin the towpath and its many moored barges. The walk ends with a brief detour into Saint-Cloud Park before taking the bridge of the same name to cross the Seine.

This urban route crosses the 16th arrondissement of Paris, from south to north and then from west to east, to discover animal representations and a certain architectural diversity specific to this arrondissement.

This urban route crosses the 15th arrondissement of Paris from west to east and then from north to south, discovering numerous animal representations. The sculptures in Georges Brassens Park recall the past of the Vaugirard slaughterhouses.

A short stroll to reach and visit one of the smallest cemeteries in Paris, set in unspoilt surroundings. A few notable figures are buried in this cemetery, which also features some unusual monuments.

A short urban route to visit Vaugirard Cemetery, which features a moving military plot containing mainly the remains of soldiers who died in action during the First World War. Among the civilian figures buried here, three also met a violent death, including the former President of the Republic, Paul Doumer.

A short walk to relax and get away from it all. First, take the old Petite Ceinture railway line, which runs high above the city. Then stroll through Parc Georges Brassens, which offers a variety of paths and places to stop and rest. Finally, you pass through the 14th arrondissement and follow the Petite Ceinture line to the Porte d'Orléans.

This bike ride will take you from the Parc de Villeneuve-l'Étang to the Étang de Saint-Cucufa, in the heart of the Malmaison National Forest. Along the way, you will pass through the village-like towns of Marnes-la-Coquette and Garches, just a stone's throw from Paris.